The Story of Rā Hihi…

PURE has been producing regular monthly videos for the Eastern Busway project.

During this time we’ve also been documenting the construction of Rā Hihi, the new 600m flyover above Reeves Road, Pakuranga. Rā Hihi, a name gifted by mana whenua partners meaning ‘sun’s rays’, is a critical part of the Eastern Busway project, which is connecting East Auckland with rapid public transport to the rest of the city. 

Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton says the flyover, also known locally as Reeves Road flyover, will have benefits for drivers and enable better public transport options on the busway beneath it. 

Rā Hihi carries four lanes of traffic, two in each direction. The structure is 600 metres long, 187 metres wide and 10 metres high and cost $152m, more than $4m under budget. 

The Eastern Busway project is funded by the Government and Auckland Council. It is being delivered by an alliance of Auckland Transport with Fletcher Construction, ACCIONA, AECOM and Jacobs, in partnership with mana whenua.